Psychology Chapter on Vision and Attention

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What type of vision allows humans to see motion and adapt to dim lighting conditions?

Opponent process vision

Dichromatism

Trichromatic vision

Rod vision (correct)

Which part of the brain processes visual signals after they are sent from the optic nerve?

Thalamus (correct)

Frontal lobe

Hippocampus

Cerebellum

How many types of cones are present in the human retina?

4

1

2

3 (correct)

What does dichromatism refer to in terms of color vision?

Having two types of cones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason we perceive colors in our environment?

Light reflects off objects and into our eyes Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon describes the visual perception of opposing colors?

Opponent process theory Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best explains color afterimages?

They result from exhaustion of one end of a color channel. Signup and view all the answers

Which wavelength corresponds to the color that cones sensitive to short wavelengths detect?

Blue and purple Signup and view all the answers

What does Donald Broadbent's filter theory primarily address?

How certain information is allowed for further processing Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon exemplifies the limits of the filter theory as discussed in the context of attention?

Cocktail party effect Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of inattentional blindness refer to?

Failing to notice unexpected events due to focused attention Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of implicit priming?

To provide prior exposure that aids in word completion tasks Signup and view all the answers

How does divided attention affect multitasking, especially in relation to music with lyrics?

It can impair reading ability due to overlapping cognitive resources. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cerebral lateralization, which hemisphere is primarily responsible for language tasks in most individuals?

Left hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

What has been shown to be a small effect of subliminal advertising on consumer choices?

An unconscious influence on consumers to buy products Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that the meaningful aspects of an unintended message are weakened?

Attenuation theory Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movement?

Somatic nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the occipital lobe?

Visual processing Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the concept of phrenology?

It connects brain function to personality traits. Signup and view all the answers

What type of stroke is caused by a blockage in blood flow to an area of the brain?

Ischemic stroke Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the corpus callosum?

To connect the two cerebral hemispheres Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes cerebrospinal fluid?

It cushions the central nervous system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of neurons within the adult brain?

They total approximately 100 billion in a healthy brain. Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique utilizes changes in blood oxygen levels?

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) Signup and view all the answers

What typically occurs if a person is deprived of REM sleep?

They will enter REM sleep earlier in the next sleep cycle. Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by the inability to stay asleep throughout the night?

Maintenance insomnia Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region is inhibited during REM sleep?

Prefrontal cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is cataplexy associated with?

Unexpected loss of muscle tone. Signup and view all the answers

What role do antianxiety medications like benzodiazepines primarily play?

Engage GABA receptors in the brain. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common source of natural opioids?

Opium poppies Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with opioid analgesics?

Derived from synthetic sources Signup and view all the answers

Which system is primarily responsible for keeping a person consciously awake?

Reticular activating system (RAS) Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of the Gestalt approach focuses on perceiving objects as connected due to their position near each other?

Proximity Signup and view all the answers

What type of depth cue does not require the interaction between both eyes?

Monocular depth cues Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the ear helps to convert sound waves into neural signals?

Cochlea Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes individuals with a higher number of taste buds, making them more sensitive to certain tastes?

Supertaster Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nociceptors in our body?

Detecting harmful stimuli Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the apex of the basilar membrane respond to sound frequencies?

Tuned for low frequency sounds Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the brain is responsible for interpreting whether an odor is pleasant or unpleasant?

Orbitofrontal cortex Signup and view all the answers

Which method describes how additional signals can influence pain perception?

Pain gate control method Signup and view all the answers

Which principle explains our tendency to perceive the simplest form of images?

Simplicity Signup and view all the answers

What type of hearing problem is characterized by a disruption of sound signals within the ear?

Conductive hearing loss Signup and view all the answers